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EAZ 7252

1999 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,125 mi
Last recorded159,125 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo V40104,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAZ 7252
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 159,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 143,708 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 143,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 134,408 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 134,408 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 124,619 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 124,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 110,510 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 110,510 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2007 98,625 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2006 90,380 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

nsf tyre worn unevenly through centre,tread getting low

Fail 6 Jul 2006 90,364 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf tyre wearing unevenly through centre,tread getting low

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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EAZ 7252 is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 104,517 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAZ 7252, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EAZ 7252 is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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